SIAW
Siaw
Siaw is a British surname that originates from the Chinese language. In Chinese culture, "Siaw" can be transliterated from various Chinese characters like "萧" or "肖". However, when adapted as a British surname, it most likely became anglicised to better fit within the English language phonetics.
The exact origins and history of the Siaw surname in the United Kingdom may vary depending on individual family lineages. Immigrants from China or individuals of Chinese descent who settled in Britain may have adopted the surname "Siaw" or inherited it through family lineage.
While the frequency of the Siaw surname in Britain may not be as common as more traditional British surnames, it is a representation of the multicultural society that exists in the UK. The presence of diverse surnames like Siaw serves as a reminder of the blending of cultures and the historical interactions between the British Isles and the wider world.
There are approximately 153 people named Siaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Siaw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Benjamin
- George
- Gilbert
- Jeffrey
- Joseph
- Joshua
- Kofi
- Kwame
- Richard
- Samuel
Female
- Augusta
- Cecilia
- Jennifer
- Joyce
- Kim
- Louise
- Mary
- Nana
- Sarah
- Stacey
- Yi
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.